Westernport, MD Demographics

A map of Westernport's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,515	1,729	95.4%	95.4%
Hispanic	61	30	3.8%	1.7%
Asian	9	6	0.6%	0.3%
Multiracial	3	39	0.2%	2.2%
Black	0	8	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Westernport, Maryland has an estimated population of 1,588, a large decrease from the 1,812 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.4% White, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Asian, 0.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Westernport, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Westernport is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maryland overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Westernport, that probability was 8.9% in 2020 and 8.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Westernport is ranked the 299th most populous place in Maryland, out of 536 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Westernport was ranked the 287th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Westernport's White Population

1,515 residents of Westernport, or 95.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Westernport is significantly higher than in Maryland overall, where 46.6% of the population is White. Westernport ranks 24th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westernport's White population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Westernport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 95.4%.

Westernport is more White than neighboring Piedmont (84.6% White), and Bloomington (89.3% White). Westernport is less White than neighboring Franklin (95.7% White), Luke (97.8% White), and Barton (97.4% White).

Westernport's Black Population

0 residents of Westernport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Westernport is significantly lower than in Maryland overall, where 28.9% of the population is Black. Westernport ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westernport's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Westernport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westernport is less Black than neighboring Piedmont (11.2% Black), Franklin (2.4% Black), and Luke (1.1% Black).

Westernport's Asian Population

9 residents of Westernport, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Westernport is lower than in Maryland overall, where 6.5% of the population is Asian. Westernport ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westernport's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Westernport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Westernport is more Asian than neighboring Piedmont (0% Asian), Franklin (0% Asian), Luke (0% Asian), Bloomington (0% Asian), and Barton (0% Asian).

Westernport's Hispanic Population

61 residents of Westernport, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Westernport is lower than in Maryland overall, where 12.5% of the population is Hispanic. Westernport ranks 457th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westernport's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 103.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Westernport's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.8%.

Westernport is more Hispanic than neighboring Piedmont (0% Hispanic), Franklin (1.9% Hispanic), Luke (1.1% Hispanic), Bloomington (0% Hispanic), and Barton (0.9% Hispanic).

Westernport's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Westernport, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Westernport is comparable to the share in Maryland overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Westernport ranks 456th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westernport's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Westernport's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Westernport is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Westernport's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Westernport, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Westernport is slightly lower than in Maryland overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Westernport ranks 484th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 536 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Westernport's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Westernport's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.2%.

Westernport is more Multiracial than neighboring Franklin (0% Multiracial), and Luke (0% Multiracial). Westernport is less Multiracial than neighboring Piedmont (4.2% Multiracial), Bloomington (10.7% Multiracial), and Barton (1.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.